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JOW240725

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Location: Suffolk
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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Rear Bumperette/step Whitbread

I have Terrafirma rear bumperettes fitted to provide a little protection to the rear. I've had them on nearly a year (bought second hand but new condition), but they are now really rusting and powder coat all but gone in places. I also find the 'side' protection just catches dirt and mud and isn't easy to clean behind. I will also be fitting some rear Dirt-D-Fenders which I beleive will clash, the bumperettes need to go!

So I'm looking for replacement ideas. I want to keep our Dixon Bate tow hitch which rules our the NAS step. I like the Bowler rear steps, but I can't justify the cost, and read the paint doesn't also last too long. I do much prefer the 'look' of the Bowler steps.

So I'm wondering about the Whitbread rear step, as they're only £75 a pair and are galvanised and painted. Does anyone have them? Our kids will still need to use the fold down step, so wonder if the Whitbred step helps or hinders access?

Any other suggestions?

James
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6th Mar 2017 2:00pm

LandRoverAnorak

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I guess it depends on what you want them to do. Whilst they solve the obvious tow bar compromise of a NAS step, they still don't provide proper corner protection.

Unfortunately, if you think you'll still need the fold down step then these also look like they'll interfere with it. How small are your kids? Perhaps these as a step will be enough? If not yet, then in my experience they seem to grow pretty quick! Darren

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6th Mar 2017 2:24pm

L90Andy

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Or, get the rear bumperettes re-coated as they do a good job for corner protection, then get one of these Wolf/Mantec steps for rear access: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Land-Rov...Swo4pYGkwz

Fits like so: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bxkAAOSw-RRXCpWY/s-l400.jpg

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6th Mar 2017 3:01pm

Theater

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green

Re: Rear Bumperette/step Whitbread

JOW240725 wrote:

So I'm wondering about the Whitbread rear step, as they're only £75 a pair and are galvanised and painted.

Hi James ,

have you a link to buy the Whitbread rear step ?

Thanks ! Marco

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6th Mar 2017 4:52pm

BuckBlu110

Member Since: 19 Apr 2014
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Hi James, I had some rear corner protectors like the terrafirma ones you have, but have since replaced them with the whitbread steps, and although I can't comment on the folding step as I broke mine long before I got these steps. I like them but I've only had them on for a few weeks now, and haven't really had chance to use them to climb in. One thing with them is that they do stick out further than say an nas step or the bowler steps, which when compared side by side Is quite noticeable, I suppose that can only help with protecting the corners of the crossmember, but not the tub.
If you do keep the terrafirma bumperettes it's possible to use the dirt defenders with them, you'll just have to cut a little notch out of them, that's what I did, and they still work properly

6th Mar 2017 9:37pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

Thanks for the comments all

Theater - see here http://www.whitbread-offroad.co.uk/news_offers_view.php?id=70

BuckBlu - thank you, do you have any decent photos?

I think any sort of step is going to hinder access to much for the kids. Possible sort out what I've got or go without anything for easy maintenance. I did see some that had a box section go under the rear corner sill/side but can't find them now.

Thanks all. James
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6th Mar 2017 10:07pm

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
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I have the whitbread steps but have not fitted them yet so not sure on the small step clearance but can say they are sold built and good value the finish is good but there are some galv lumps and bumps present under the powder coat in places. Need to repaint the rear cross member before fitting as they make it look poor in finish

6th Mar 2017 10:27pm

Theater

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
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Thanks James !!! Marco

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6th Mar 2017 11:43pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Oakseywick wrote:
I have the whitbread steps but have not fitted them yet so not sure on the small step clearance but can say they are sold built and good value the finish is good but there are some galv lumps and bumps present under the powder coat in places. Need to repaint the rear cross member before fitting as they make it look poor in finish

As above. I too have a set waiting to go on. What I can say is that they are not compatible with some swing-away wheel carriers (in particular the safari equip one I have - bolt fouls the step) and also some rear access ladders too.

Super solid bits of kit though and will allow me to retain the 2" receiver hitch I have on there too

7th Mar 2017 6:33am

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

Which safari equip wheel carrier do you have is it the single fixing one as I have been thinking about which carrier to use with them. Ideally don't won't to drill body work.

7th Mar 2017 8:05am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

NO it is the three point item that opens with the door and has the hi-lift mount. You can see that the bottom hinge mount ends just above the mounting holes for the rear step and the bolt/nut gets in the way. The solution will be either, source a new carrier or more than likely drill out a hole for the bolt/nut to slot in to.

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7th Mar 2017 8:18am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Well I finally fitted the rear steps and as suggested I drilled the right hand step to fit with the safari equip rear wheel carrier. I think it looks pretty darned good.mthouht you'd like to see it as well.

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19th Apr 2017 8:17pm

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